Award-Winning

Bay Area Doctor

Dr. Barbara Custer O.MD.

Chinese and Holistic Natural Medicine

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Dr. Barbara Custer O.M.D

Dr. Barbara Custer is an Award-Winning Bay Area Doctor and Author of “The World of Edible Medicine”

Dr. Barbara Custer OMD is the owner/founder of East West Optimum Health. She is a graduate of the North American College of Acupuncture Vancouver Canada and did a clinical training in Hong Kong . She has taken advanced classes at the Meji School of Oriental Medicine as well as an internship with Dr. Tamura Heiji in Kyoto, Japan. She received her PhD in 1983 from The California Acupuncture School in Santa Barbara, California. She currently holds a state and national license. 

She’s been acknowledged by San Francisco Focus Magazine as one of the top Eastern Medicine Doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area, voted Best of Marin, voted Patients' Choice Winner for Chinese Medicine by Opencare.com and won best medical clinic in Mill Valley. She has been practicing Eastern Medicine for thirty years and has helped many people find optimum health and reverse disease patterns.

She is the author of The World of Edible Medicine, a magazine-style, visually inspiring book, that educates people about both the ancient wisdom and current scientific research of medicinal fruits, flowers, spices, vegetables, and herbs and the importance of using food as the most basic medicine.

Merging Science

&

Natural Medicine

Our office offers a holistic approach that integrates

Eastern medical traditions with Western medical testing

this will enhance your health and wellness objectives.

Our Western medical testing kits and natural supplements

can be sent nationally and internationally.

Consultations can be conducted via telehealth and phone.

We provide a wide range of services that can be in office or through virtual telemed:

Acupuncture

Oriental medicine is a 8,000 year old medical practice that uses acupuncture, micro-stim, cupping and herbal medicine as it’s primary healing modalities.

Orthopedic acupuncture is a famous natural treatment for reversing acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Japanese Painless Acupuncture

Cupping

Micro-Stimulation

Global Consulting

&

Testing Services

We provide a broad range of global testing services, including comprehensive analysis, blood, urine, saliva and hormone testing.

Cleansing

Detox

Weight Loss programs

The Science of Weight loss and Optimum Health we are pleased to offer customized treatment options for Weight Loss and Optimum Health scientifically designed for your unique biochemistry

Herbal Medicine

Natural Supplements

All natural supplements and products can be sent nationally and internationally.

Dr. Barbara Custer has conducted extensive research to ensure the quality and efficacy of the herbal products used in your office. Thorough research and understanding of the products being used are essential for providing safe and effective healthcare.

Testimonials

  • "I am a grateful and loyal patient of Dr. Custer for over 12 years. Throughout the years she helped me to keep my severe case of IBS under control. Barbara helps me to keep my weekly stress under control. I have passed through menopause easily with her wise guidance of natural herbal formulas, She is a master in her field of healing and acupuncture. I recommend her in the highest regard."

    J. Mill Valley

  • "I have been going to Dr Custer for 20 years. She is simply the best. Compassionate and knowledgeable! She is my go to with any aches or pains!"

    Shane K.

  • "Dr. Barbara Custer is an absolute Goddess-send! I've been seeing her now about 4 years for digestive issues, adrenal fatigue and the overall effects 'life' has on the body. Her treatments are so nourishing and she immediately tunes in to what is happening physically, emotionally and energetically with you. Her approach is pragmatic, never recommending more than what you really need and always making suggestions on what you can do to empower your own healing. And her scope of knowledge is encyclopedic ranging from allergies to hormones to nutrition to pain management, etc, etc! I simply can't recommend her enough. She is definitely part of my Dream Team! "

    Jennifer B.

  • "I have been working with Dr. Barbara Custer for two years. She is an amazing healer and my health has improved immensely. I had digestive problems that are now completely healed. She is very knowledgeable and intuitive, with a grasp of oriental and integrative western medical techniques. Highly recommended!"

    Linda J.

  • "The best in Marin! A great doctor. She is professional, calm , caring , listens and a great healer! The minute you walk in to her office she and her assistant Holly make you feel like your at home! It's an exceptional experience while getting the care you need and deserve!

    Dawn R.

  • “I have struggled for years with sleep issues. Dr. Custer was the first person who was able to really help me. She has completely changed my life.”

    Roxanne M.

  • "Dr Barbara Custer is a true healer. Her Acupuncture practice is the best in the Bay. Can’t recommend highly enough"

    Sandy B.

  • "Best acupuncturist! Barbara worked her wonders to has me work through back issues and ensure my body is in tuned. I appreciate her holistic approach."

    Susan C.

  • "Dr Barbara is gifted and compassionate, and she was able to help me with lower back pain. Highly recommend!"

    John W.

  • "It was my first experience having acupuncture, Dr Custer made me feel welcome and comfortable."

    Steff W.

  • "Barbara is the best! She's at the top of her field; incredibly experienced and knowledgable - a master healer. Besides acupuncture, she provides programs to detox, control weight, boost immunity, etc. Seeing her for a session is both relaxing and healing and I'd go nowhere else for acupuncture."

    Harriet M.